Veterinary Group President (DVM/VMD)

COVE Animal Health; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus

Job summary

COVE Animal Health in Massachusetts/Rhode Island is seeking a Group President to lead three hospitals across Mass/RI Veterinary ER, Coastal Veterinary Care, and Wickford Veterinary Clinic. This role combines people leadership with strategic hospital performance and doctor recruitment.

You'll shape regional growth, return ER coverage to 24/7 where possible, mentor doctors, and stay clinically connected by stepping into ER/Urgent Care when needed.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD required - veterinarian only.
• Active veterinary license in MA and RI, or ability to obtain in both states.
• Emergency and/or Urgent Care clinical experience is required.
• Ability and willingness to perform surgery.
• A people-first, relationship-driven leadership approach with mentor capability.
• Onsite Monday-Friday focus with clinical involvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional hospitals and drive growth across MA/RI markets.
• Oversee doctor recruitment, retention and performance.
• Mentor doctors, foster culture, and lead change over time.
• Guide expansion and hospital improvements; support 24/7 ER coverage when possible.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Mentoring doctors

Relationship-driven leadership

Education

DVM or VMD

Job description

Sometimes the next step isn’t another hospital. Sometimes it’s the opportunity to help shape an entire region.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Schedule: Monday-Friday, primarily onsite; limited work-from-home flexibility for larger project work
Incentives: Annual bonus opportunity + equity - details discussed with leadership
Clinical Coverage: ER/Urgent Care coverage as needed; clinical coverage is part of base compensation

Location(s): Primarily based at Mass/RI Veterinary ER, with regional support for Coastal Veterinary Care and Wickford Veterinary Clinic.

BENEFITS

WHY COVE | MASSACHUSETTS / RHODE ISLAND

This is a regional veterinary leadership opportunity for a DVM/VMD who is ready to lead on a larger stage.

The region includes Mass/RI Veterinary ER, Coastal Veterinary Care, and Wickford Veterinary Clinic - three hospitals with different strengths and significant opportunity for continued growth.

As our Group President, you'll lead people, hospital performance, doctor recruiting and retention, mentorship, culture, and regional growth. You'll help guide expansion and hospital improvements, support the goal of returning Mass/RI ER to 24/7 doctor coverage, and remain clinically connected by stepping into ER/Urgent Care coverage when the team needs you.

This could be a natural next step for an experienced regional leader or a strong Medical Director who is ready to expand their impact beyond one hospital.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE | NON-NEGOTIABLE

• DVM or VMD required - this position is for a veterinarian only.
• Active veterinary license in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, or willingness and ability to obtain licensure in both states.
• Emergency and/or Urgent Care clinical experience is required.
• Ability and willingness to perform surgery.
• A people-first, relationship-driven leadership approach with the ability to build trust, mentor doctors, and lead change over time.
• Willingness to work primarily onsite Monday-Friday and remain clinically connected, including coverage when needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS | NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Approximately 3-5 years of veterinary leadership experience; multi-hospital or regional leadership is ideal, but a strong Medical Director ready for the next step may be considered.
• Additional GP and/or Specialty experience.
• Experience with hospital financial performance, doctor staffing, recruiting, retention, productivity, and growth.
• Experience with acquisitions, de novos, integrations, openings, or hospital growth; these areas can be developed with COVE subject-matter support.

LET'S TALK!

If you are a veterinarian who has built teams, earned the trust of your doctors, understands hospital operations, and feels ready to lead on a larger stage, we would love to talk with you.

Your next chapter could be bigger than one hospital.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.